Visit of the Dukes of Edinburgh & Prince Leopold to the Manchester Athenaeum

Summary

Front of medal - Busts of Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Leopold in twinned ovals with Royal Crown over, and legend (below): "Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Leopold, Decr. 12th. 1881" and (around edge): To commemorate the visit of the duke of edinburgh & prince leopold to the athenaeum manchester" Back of medal - Perspective of the Manchester Athenaeum with legend (above): "For the advancement and diffusion of knowledge" and : "Saml. Ogden. J.P. President/John Slagg M.P. Honr. Secy./Thos. Scofield Secy."